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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.39, 584.19 and 290.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.39, 584.19 and 290.70 is: 401.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.39 : 584.19 = 290.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.39/584.19 = 290.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.39x = 584.19 × 290.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.39x = 169,824.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,824.03/423.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.11

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